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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.82, 805.64 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.82, 805.64 and 350.96 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.82 : 805.64 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.82/805.64 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.82x = 805.64 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.82x = 282,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,747.41/583.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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